Le Français for Beginners（法語初學者）：基礎知識

In this class, students will begin to learn the building blocks of French through themed vocabulary classes. Each week will have a new theme and will not build on the previous weeks, so it is perfect for students to move in and out of class as needed. 

This class is great for students who have little to no prior experience with French. As with all my beginner level classes, this class will be near-immersive (about 90% in French, 10% in English to ensure student comprehension). Each class will be structured as follows: introductions by both the teacher and students (this will take place in English), and then we will switch to learning in French. In each class, students will learn through repetition and voice variation. 

Students will be learning simple sentences throughout the class, and they will have many opportunities to speak. Repetition for language acquisition is key and will play a large part in this course, both in the form of speaking and singing (don't worry, you don't need to be a professional. It's just for fun!) 

This class will run on a 12 week basis and then cycle back to the beginning. Students can enter at any time. 

The class structure will be as follows: 
Week of Feb. 4: Numbers 14-16; Colours: brown and pink; Weather: Snowy; Animals: Dogs, cats, guinea pigs 
Week of Feb. 11: Numbers 17-19; Family members: mom and dad; Weather: It's hot ; Animals: chickens, cows, horses 
Week of Feb. 18: Numbers 20-22; Family members: brother and sister; Weather: It's cold ; Animals: ducks, birds, goats
Week of Feb. 25: Numbers 23-25; Family members: grandmother and grandfather; Weather: It's foggy. ; Animals: tigers, cheetahs, flamingo
Week of March 3: Numbers 26-28; Family members: aunt and uncle; Season: summer; Animals: snakes, butterflies, mice 
Week of March 10: Numbers 29-31; People: boys and girls; Season: fall; Animals: fish, sharks, dolphins 
Week of March 17: Numbers 32-34; Places: movie theater, school; Season: winter; Animals: lions; bears; owls
Week of March 24: Numbers 35-38; Places: hospital, house; Season: spring; Animals: pigs, sheep, deer

Then we will begin again with: 
Numbers 1-3; Colours: red and orange; Weather: Sunny; Food and Drinks: Water, Bread, Jam 
Numbers 4-6; Colours: yellow and green; Weather: Cloudy; Food and Drinks: Milk, Meat, Bananas 
Numbers 7-10; Colours: blue and purple; Weather: Rainy; Food and Drinks: Juice, Ice Cream, Apples
Numbers 11-13; Colours: black and white; Weather: Windy; Food and Drinks: Coffee, Peppers, Cheese
Numbers 14-16; Colours: brown and pink; Weather: Snowy; Animals: Dogs, cats, guinea pigs 
Numbers 17-19; Family members: mom and dad; Weather: It's hot ; Animals: chickens, cows, horses 
Numbers 20-22; Family members: brother and sister; Weather: It's cold ; Animals: ducks, birds, goats
Numbers 23-25; Family members: grandmother and grandfather; Weather: It's foggy. ; Animals: tigers, cheetahs, flamingo
Numbers 26-28; Family members: aunt and uncle; Season: summer; Animals: snakes, butterflies, mice 
Numbers 29-31; People: boys and girls; Season: fall; Animals: fish, sharks, dolphins 
Numbers 32-34; Places: movie theater, school; Season: winter; Animals: lions; bears; owls
Numbers 35-38; Places: hospital, house; Season: spring; Animals: pigs, sheep, deer

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Students will have the opportunity to speak throughout the class as we go through the PowerPoint. Because students are encouraged to repeat and speak in class, a working microphone is required. 

In order for all students to hear me in class, I employ a strict muting policy. I will unmute students one at a time so they can work with me, and all students will have many opportunities to speak. I go over the muting policy in each class as a reminder to students. Additionally, due to Outschool policy, students must identify themselves on camera at least once at the beginning of class.